Discover the sounds of nature this #30DaysWild 🎶 Listen to the churring of a nightjar at dusk on the forest edge. A nocturnal bird, the nightjar can be heard at dawn and dusk when they hunt for food. Their grey-brown plumage with stripey, streaked and mottled patterns provides the perfect daytime camouflage. 📹 This wonderful footage was captured by Graham Hart, our Conservation Adviser. 📍Near Thetford | Suffolk Wildlife Trust

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We're thrilled to share a rare glimpse of the elusive nightjar, beautifully captured nesting in one of our reserves. This video is not just a snapshot of Gloucestershire's wildlife—it’s a reminder of our responsibility to protect these incredible birds and their habitats. The nightjars are now present across our open habitats, including Forest reserves. These birds are legally protected, and even this video was captured with special consent to ensure their safety. By understanding their habitats

Meet the Australian Owlet-Nightjar - a pint-sized predator whose signature call shows they're always ready for a midnight snack. 🦉🦋🍴 Though it's been nicknamed the "Moth Owl" due to its fluttery flight style, the Owlet-Nightjar is an expert insect hunter. With its acrobatic moves and alarmingly unhinged beak, it trawls the air for bugs. When full, this tiny bird's stomach can hold up to one quarter of its body weight! The Owlet-Nightjar isn’t just small compared to other birds, it’s titchy co

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14K views · 943 reactions | Creature of the day: The Great-Eared Nightjar The great eared nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in southwest India and in parts of Southeast Asia. This very large nightjar has long barred wings, a barred tail and long ear-tufts which are often recumbent. (Wikipedia)  @1minuteanimals IG | Angry Trini | Facebook